Best Brian Gathy Podcasts (2025)

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SLANT 6 "Soda Pop Rip Off" 1:58:18

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19d ago1:58:18

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This episode Sonny Kay joins me to discuss the highly influential debut album by Slant 6. We had a great conversation and surprises abound!By Brian Gathy

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FUGAZI "Red Medicine" Pt 2 w/ Guy Picciotto 1:46:48

2M ago1:46:48

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Guy Picciotto .on Red Medicine and so. much more. 'Nuff said!By Brian Gathy

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FUGAZI "Red Medicine" Part one 3:09:58

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In the first of our two part exploration of perhaps Fugazi's best album, Scott Sheridan and I dig into our memory and also research the DNA of this bold departure and new chapter of the band. Stay tuned for the interview episode for this release coming soon...By Brian Gathy

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HOOVER "Lurid Traversal of Route 7" LP 3:14:17

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I sure hope this one doesn't ruffle too many feathers. It's an honest and mostly appreciative, thoughtful appraisal of a highly regarded album that has aged remarkably well. Ken Smallwood is in the co-pilot seat this time and really brings his "A" game to the endeavor. Listen in as two very old friends talk well into the night about this recording.…

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IGNITION "Complete Services" CD 2:20:40

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It was a blast to get one more chance to explore the dark, yet hopeful world of Ignition. My cohost this episode is return master of the mic, Scott Sheridan. Listen in as we go under the hood of this machine.By Brian Gathy

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KINGFACE Discography / Mark Sullivan 3:50:04

7M ago3:50:04

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Anddddddddddddd, we're back! Sorry for the unplanned "hiatus", but now the show is back with a vengeance. This is the second Patron-chosen topic episode. The indomitable story of DC legends Kingface. In the copilot chair this one was my old friend Ken Smallwood. It was a great pleasure getting to hear stories of old Dischord house days, the Slinkee…

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RAIN LIKE THE SOUND OF TRAINS "Bad man's grave" / Bobby Sullivan, Pete Chramiec, and Dug E Bird 2:35:21

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It's always a pleasure to have the opportunity to talk about and to a band that deserved so much more acclaim than they received in their time active. Rain Like The Sound Of Trains is the perfect case in point. They were such a powerful and heartfelt group of individuals playing revolutionary music together, while also living together and attemptin…

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FAITH/VOID/FAITH With Ivor Hanson 4:36:31

12M ago4:36:31

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Yes, we've already spoke about all these tracks in a couple of the earliest episodes, but this carries a differnt release number, so we get to do it all over again. Thank God it's some of the most inspiring and trail-blazing music the label has out out then! This time Ken Smallwood is my copilot and late in the show Ivor Hanson (drummer in the Fait…

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HOOVER "Private" / Joe McRedmond 2:26:27

1y ago2:26:27

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This episode Jeff and I discuss the second (most elusive) release from Hoover. Later, singer/guitarist Joe McRedmond joins the conversation. I hope this one inspires some of you to search for this one out in the wilds.By Brian and Jeff

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HOLY ROLLERS "S/T" / Marc Lambiotte, Chris Bopst and Ed Trask 3:42:40

1y ago3:42:40

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It was a pleasure to talk about and to the Holy Rollers, regarding their third and final album. In the cohost chair this episode was the indefatigable Ken Smallwood. Enjoy!By Brian and Jeff

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RAIN LIKE THE SOUND OF TRAINS "S/T" / Full Band Interview 3:34:22

1y ago3:34:22

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This first Rain Like The Sound Of Trains 7" really made an impact when it first came out. It was a supergroup of sorts and caused some unlikely controversy in the punk scene. The message and sound of this group has aged incredibly well. Jeff Kaplan is bank in the copilot chair to discuss the record and the band's legacy. Then we're joined by Pete C…

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SLANT 6 "What Kind Of Monster" EP 1:28:04

1+ y ago1:28:04

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Yet another unslanted opinion on yet another new band for Dischord this episode. Slant 6's introductory release, What Kind Of Monster. Greg Polard (Where It Went, Somthin' To Du) joins me for a look under the hood of this machine. Combustion ensues.By Brian and Greg

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HOLY ROLLERS "Watching The Grass Grow" / Marc Lambiotte and Chris Bopst 2:21:52

1+ y ago2:21:52

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This show we drop the needle on Holy Rollers mach two, specifically the "Watching The Grass Grow/ Toy" 7". In the copilot seat today is the prolific and illustrious Greg Polard (Where It Went and Somethin' To Du podcasts). Later in the episode we are joined by guitarist/singer Marc Lambiotte and bassist Chris Bopst! Come and knock on our door...…

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SCREAM "No More Censorship" / Franz Stahl 3:37:38

1+ y ago3:37:38

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To conclude our Scream streak, longtime cohost Jeff Kaplan returns for a chat about their first non-Dischord album, No More Censorship. This episode is the first Patron-selected episode. Every five shows, we will do a special Patron's Choice episode (and no, it doesn't need to be a Dischord or DC band). It was pure kismet that one of the very first…

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SCREAM "Fumble" 1:45:51

1+ y ago1:45:51

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As we near the end of our run of Scream releases, Scott Sheridan and I talk about the stand-alone Fumble album. Was it ahead omits time? Dated? Another classic or a misstep? Listen and find out.By Brian and Jeff

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SCREAM "Banging The Drum/Fumble" 2:13:11

1+ y ago2:13:11

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Continuing our Scream month with the CD compilation of Banging The Drum and Fumble. This episode I'm joined by the illustrious Ben Merlis and growling Greg Polard to geek out on the Scream team and also discuss the debatable merits of their last album before 2023.By Brian and Jeff

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SCREAM Still Screaming/This Side Up CD 1:54:30

1+ y ago1:54:30

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Greg Polard joins me this episode to discuss the first Scream CD, chock full of over 30 tracks! The conversation was infinitely fun and insightful. Listen in as we talk about why this is an all time classic and why it's important that Scream are Still Screaming to this day.By Brian and Jeff

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FUGAZI "Instrument" 2:57:08

1+ y ago2:57:08

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Well, as a wise man once said, another one bites the dust... This was a unique addition to the catalog, in that it's probably the first and last documentary film on Dischord. Ben Merlis took the copilot chair for this wild ride. We laughed, we cried, we scratched our heads in confusion (and much more)! Enjoy…

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HOOVER "Sidecar Freddie - Cable" / Joe McRedmond 3:31:19

2y ago3:31:19

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This episode is about the Dischord half-release that brings a new band into the fold, Hoover. They were innovators and harbingers of much to come for the sonics of the 90s punk scene. Does this episode or my conversation with guitarist/vocalist, Joe McRedmond (absolutely the nicest guy I've interviewed this year), change my old bias against the ban…

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CIRCUS LUPUS "Solid Brass" / Full Band Interview 3:01:59

2y ago3:01:59

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This episode Scott Sheridan and I are joined by Sonny Kay (Angel Hair/VSS) to discuss the gnarled beauty of Solid Brass, one of the albums most deserving of being reissued. Later in the show I gather all the members together to attempt a serious discussion ( I was almost successful).By Brian and Jeff

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LUNGFISH "Rainbows From Atoms" 2:12:15

2y ago2:12:15

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As you'll most likely hear, it can be hard to find words to express all the nuance and depth of meaning a favorite piece of art elicits in you. This is a perfect case in point. This album has soundtracked many years of my life, and continues to do so. With that caveat, I hope you enjoy this conversation. I always know it'll be a good episode when S…

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JAWBOX / TAR "Static" / J Robbins / John Mohr / Mike Gitter 3:23:43

2y ago3:23:43

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This episode was a lot of fun. Two bands, two songs called Static and three interviews! Ben Merlis makes a triumphant return to the cohost hotseat and we chop it up about so many things on the way to the matter at hand. J Robbins (Jawbox) returns once again, John Mohr (Tar) goes deep on the history and Mike Gitter (xXx Fanzine) takes us home with t…

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JAWBOX "Motorist/Jackpot Plus" / J Robbins 3:39:25

2y ago3:39:25

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On this episode my old cohost, Jeff Kaplan, dusts off his microphone and we sink our teeth into the masterful last original material Jawbox would release on Dischord. Later in the show J Robbins drops by the EOE studio to talk about the tracks and J (G) Ballard.By Brian Gathy and Jeff Kaplan

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SUTURE! "S/T" 2:17:38

2y ago2:17:38

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It was a real pleasure to have one of my oldest friends, Ken Smallwood, on as copilot for the episode. There is definitely a little good cop/bad cop energy going on with us around this release. Guess who is who! Not many folks are aware of this band, so it was a fascinating one to cover. Kathleen Hanna, Sharon Cheslow and Dug E Bird!…

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SHUDDER TO THINK "Hit Liquor" / Full Band Interview 3:39:06

2y ago3:39:06

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This episode marks the last Shudder To Think release on Dischord, and to mark the occasion, we've got the entire band (mach two) on the show talking about this 7' and their move from Dischord to a major label (Epic). Joining me for the record talk this week is Scott Sheridan and Ben Merlis.By Brian and Jeff

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CIRCUS LUPUS / TRENCHMOUTH "Split" 1:41:06

2y ago1:41:06

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Wow, the first Dischord-approved picture disc. Adventurous? Disastrous? No big deal? Regardless, both Circus Lupus and Trenchmouth bring strong material to the project. Hear Scott and I unwrap this sonic candy (and try to stop staring at the magazine poster-style shot of CL). Towards the end of the show, Chris Thomson and Seth Lorinczi drop by to r…

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HIGH BACK CHAIRS "Curiosity and Relief" / Full Band Interview 5:13:25

2y ago5:13:25

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Charles Steck - Rest in InspirationBy Brian and Drew

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HIGH BACK CHAIRS "Share/OneSmall Step" 1:46:52

2+ y ago1:46:52

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For Charles Steck!By Brian and Jeff

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CIRCUS LUPUS "Pop Man" / Chris Thomson and Seth Lorinczi 3:01:27

2+ y ago3:01:27

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Joan Jett plus Circus Lupus equals magic! Who knew? Join Brian and Scott as they rhapsodize about the greatness of this strange 7'. Later in then show singer Chris Thomson and bassist Seth Lorinczi join us for a wild ride of a conversation about meeting Joan, playing crazy shows and the recording and reception of the Pop Man record. What else are y…

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SEVERIN "Smash Hits" 1:57:35

2+ y ago1:57:35

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Surprise, surprise, two in a row for these guys! Severin follow up their album debut with this quiet classic. Join Drew, Scott and me for a discussion of such important questions as "what exactly IS a speaking oyster?" and "what's the perfect Gray Matter to Severin ratio?". Its all here.By Brian and Jeff

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SEVERIN "Acid To Ashes, Rust To Dust" / Full Band Interview 3:01:53

2+ y ago3:01:53

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This episode Drew and I dust off the ashes of obscurity, and talk about this mostly unheard deep cut in the Dischord catalog. Later the boys in the band join to discuss being a DC band in the early 90s. Stay tuned!By Brian and Drew

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NATION OF ULYSSES "Plays Pretty For Baby" 2:14:05

2+ y ago2:14:05

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Coconspirator Scott joins us once again, to discuss the Nation Of Ulysses swan song LP. We couldn't interrogate any band members this episode, so the three of us do our best to contextualize and deconstruct this perpetual motion machine of a document.By Brian and Jeff

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FUGAZI "In On The Killtaker" Part Two / Guy Picciotto 2:53:04

2+ y ago2:53:04

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OK folks, here's part two of our very special episode celebrating one of the best records in the entire Dischord catalog. Not only does the show feature Drew and I pontificating our asses off, as usual, but most importantly we talk to the mighty Guy Picciotto! If you are the least bit into Fugazi, this is one not to be missed.…

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FUGAZI "In On The Killtaker" Part One / Ted Niceley 3:28:28

2+ y ago3:28:28

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In part one of our mammoth IOTK journey, Drew and I dive deep as usual, with many side-roads long the way (as usual), then we talk with one of the all time best producers of the 80s and 90s, Ted Niceley. He shares his memories of and opinions about producing this stone classic record. And stay tuned for part two coming soon, which will feature an i…

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JAWBOX "Novelty" / J Robbins 3:46:56

2+ y ago3:46:56

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Wow, we are really deep in middle of a streak of classic Dischord releases. This episode we go under the hood of Jawbox's first full length with Bill Barbot on second guitar and vocals. This is a portrait of a band firing on all cylinders. Join Drew and I in this conversational vortex. Later in the episode, guitarist and main songwriter J Robbins s…

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GRAY MATTER/SEVERIN SPLIT 7' 1:58:41

2+ y ago1:58:41

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Well, this is a different release for Dischord, albeit a split release (of a split record). This may just be the first 7" of all previously released material. At least it's of two great bands. This episode, friend of the pod, Scott Sheridan joins us for a chat about the two bands and the songs they chose to represent their new material. We also inc…

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GRAY MATTER "Thog" / Mark Haggerty and Dante Ferrando 3:26:14

2+ y ago3:26:14

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This episode we are sadly coming to the end of yet another long-running early Dischord band, the incredible Gray Matter. At least they went out with a bang, namely Thog. Drew and I attempt to uncover the many mysteries surrounding this release (the title, the cover, etc.), then we talk to guitarist Mark Haggerty and drummer Dante Ferrando. Don't be…

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SHUDDER TO THINK "Get Your Goat" / Full Band Interview 4:43:09

2+ y ago4:43:09

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Holy rain covered cat! This episode is one of the ones I am most proud to share. Here at EOE headquarters, it's no surprise how much we love this band and this record, so it was a complete labor of love and honor to get to go so deep with it and with the band. That's right, the entire band!There's even a surprise at the end of the journey/episode f…

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LUNGFISH "Talking/Necklace" CD / Chris Richards 4:05:06

2+ y ago4:05:06

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The journey to the writhing heart of the cosmos begins here... Or at least the soundtrack, thereof. This episode Drew, Scott Sheridan and myself talk about the CD that collects the first two Lungfish releases. To say I'm excited about this episode is a gross understatement. Spoiler alert ; Lungfish = Brian's favorite band. As with most CD episodes,…

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AUTOCLAVE S/T 10" / Christina Billotte and Nikki Chapman 3:36:00

3y ago3:36:00

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This episode Drew and I examine a release that perhaps has fallen between the cracks of history, Dischord's first 10" and Autoclave's second record. I think this is an ep everyone interested in 90s Dischord needs to hear. Later in the show I talk to Christina Billotte and Nikki Chapman from the band. Do yourself a favor and listen to this and then …

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LUNGFISH "Talking Songs For Walking" 2:42:37

3y ago2:42:37

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This episode is a milestone of sorts. On it, we discuss the first album by one of my all time favorite bands (of any genre). The almighty and mysterious Lungfish. Do yourselves a favor and go listen to the record (right after the episode)!By Brian and Jeff

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BEEFEATER "Plays/House" Comp CD / Full Band Interview 4:06:01

3y ago4:06:01

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This episode we welcome Drew and Scott back to the table to help cover for Jeff's absence. They're two stand up (not comedian) guys. We discuss the Beefeater body of work and legacy, as well as talk to three of the founding members in hour three of the show. Strap in. Long live Fred "Freak" Smith!By Brian and Jeff

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CIRCUS LUPUS "Super Genius" / Chris Thomson 2:57:24

3y ago2:57:24

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So this is sadly Jeff's last episode before he goes on a "indefinite Hiatus". His voice will be missed, but his large spirit will still haunt the halls of the EOE studios. This episode we speak about Circus Lupus for the first time. Damn, this band was game changing for me and lots of folks. Fractured and feral, cerebral and bloody. Super Genius is…

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NATION OF ULYSSES "The Birth Of The Ulysses Aesthetic" / Tim Green 2:43:12

3y ago2:43:12

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100 Episodes, who knew?! Not me, but it's been a fun and deeply rewarding journey thus far. Can't wit to see where we are by episode 200. On today's show we talk to Tim Green about 1991 : the year Ulysses went broke. Jeff and I wrestle with this odd duck of a release and come out the other side mostly unscathed. Tim is the perfect guest for our 100…

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DESIDERATA "S/T" / Amanda Mackaye 3:52:13

3y ago3:52:13

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This episode we talk about a new band for the show, Desiderata, who put out this one record, was on a couple comps and released a demo. We celebrate the spirit and energy of this young band, and later in the show we had the pleasure of talking to vocalist Amanda MacKaye. We discuss this record, this band and then go down the rabbit hole on many sub…

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JAWBOX "Tongues/Ones and Zeroes" / J Robbins 2:26:39

3y ago2:26:39

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This episode we talk about the 7' that ushered in what a lot of folks would call Jawbox's golden period. As usual, we find a way to talk about two tracks for two and a half hours. Vocalist/guitarist J Robbins joins us for the second half of the show to talk about these recordings and his thoughts on everything from songwriting inspirations to leath…

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AUTOCLAVE "Three Songs" EP 1:44:15

3y ago1:44:15

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It's always fun to get to a new band in the Dischord roster. Today we talk about Autoclave's first record, a split with K. Unfortunately no guests this episode, but me and Jeff find plenty to say (surprise, surprise) about the second all woman band to release a record on Dischord.By Brian and Jeff

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FUGAZI "Steady Diet Of Nothing" / Joe Lally 4:09:45

3y ago4:09:45

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it's always a treat when we reach the Fugazi episodes. On today's show, we explore their second full length, Steady Diet Of Nothing. This is sometimes regarded as something of a dark horse in their catalog. We hope to have a hand in rectifying it's place in the canon. As you can see by the episode's length, we have a lot to say about this one. Frie…

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HOLY ROLLERS "Fabuley/As Is" CD 2:26:04

3y ago2:26:04

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Once again we are joined by the illustrious Dr Drew Lichtenberg, as the co-host to the cohost, to discuss the still fresh Holy Rollers CD (that compiles their first two albums). Find out the question on everyone's lips, "which lp does Brian prefer? Jeff? Drew? And as per our contracts, we also diverge into many side topics about punk at large, othe…

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GRAY MATTER "S/T" / Dante Ferrando and Mark Haggerty 2:39:22

3y ago2:39:22

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From the ashes, Gray Matter rose again, at the dawn of the 90s and just in time to release one of their most raw, rocking releases yet. This double 7" was an explosion of energy as well as a declaration of life and intent. Jeff and I take our usual meandering tour through our psyches and record collections on the way to digging into and throughly d…